Winning blow: rook to e7 (e2·5)
c9-14000Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
39. Rxe7 b5 40. Nd5 b4 41. Nb6#
Why it works
- Best move. rook to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- knight to d5 develops smoothly.
- Precise: knight to b6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead b5, then Nd5 and you win the bishop.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #167.
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